Easy Moussaka

Name: Easy Moussaka
Ingredients: 3 medium size eggplants; 1 c. butter or margarine; 3 large onions; 2 lb. ground lamb (true Moussaka) or beef; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 c. dry red wine; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; salt to taste; freshly ground pepper to taste; 6 Tbsp. flour; 1 qt. milk; 4 eggs, beaten until frothy; nutmeg to taste; 2 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 c. packaged fine bread crumbs; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

17 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 medium size eggplants
1 c. butter or margarine
3 large onions
2 lb. ground lamb (true Moussaka) or beef
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
6 Tbsp. flour
1 qt. milk
4 eggs, beaten until frothy
nutmeg to taste
2 c. Ricotta cheese
1 c. packaged fine bread crumbs
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Peel eggplants; slice 1/2-inch thick.
2

Brown slices quickly in large, heavy skillet in 4 tablespoons butter (more as needed). Set aside.
3

Heat 4 tablespoons butter in same skillet.
4

Cook onions until lightly browned.
5

Add ground meat; cook for 10 minutes.
6

Combine tomato paste with wine, parsley, cinnamon, salt and pepper; stir into meat.
7

Simmer, stirring frequently, until all liquid has been absorbed.
8

Remove from heat.